[DHF Capital CEO: Gold Prices May Test New Highs if Inflation Eases] DHF Capital CEO Bas Kooijman stated that despite mixed U.S. employment data, the market still expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice in the first half of 2026. Investors are focusing on the November CPI data to be released on Thursday, as signs of easing inflation may lower yields and weaken the U.S. dollar, potentially driving gold prices to test new highs. Additionally, U.S. President Trump announced the blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, with heightened geopolitical tensions fueling safe-haven demand.

On December 17, the three major U.S. stock indexes all turned lower. The Dow fell 0.12%, the S&P 500 index fell 0.67%, and the Nasdaq fell over 1%.

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[Brazilian President Lula: If the EU does not approve the trade agreement, Brazil will take a tough stance against the EU] Brazilian President Lula stated that Brazil has made concessions wherever possible; if the EU does not approve this trade agreement now, Brazil will take a tough stance against the EU.